The International Olympic Committee had initially considered announcing the list of sporting events selected for 2030 at its December 2025 meeting.

IOC will decide on new Winter Olympic sports in June 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reportedly moving closer to introducing a blanket ban on transgender women competing in female categories across all sports.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry, elected as the first female president, set up a working group on women’s sport protection. Initial scientific findings suggest athletes born male may retain physiological advantages even after testosterone reduction.

While no official decisions have been taken, the ban could be implemented before the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, though it’s unlikely to affect February 2026 Winter Games. The IOC continues discussions on sex eligibility and DSD athletes, aiming to reach a global consensus.

IOC Moves Towards Blanket Ban On Trans Women In Female Categories

Saudi Arabia were guaranteed the hosting of the Games for 12 years from 2025, when the agreement was first announced by the IOC in July last year.

IOC removes Saudi Arabia as host of inaugural Esports Olympics

The sanctions were introduced in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The same measures also still apply to athletes from Belarus, an ally of Moscow.

Russian athletes to compete under neutral flag at 2026 Winter Games: IOC

2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad? Indian delegation makes case to IOC amid standstill

Kirsty Coventry made history on Thursday by becoming the first woman and the first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Kirsty Coventry becomes IOC's first-ever female president

Sports, Olympics: The 41-year-old former swimmer, who won two Olympic gold medals, will replace Thomas Bach - and be the youngest president in the IOC's 130-year history

Meet Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry, first woman to be elected as International Olympic Committee president

Sports: Sebastian Coe is one of the frontrunners among the seven candidates in the election to succeed Thomas Bach as leader of the Olympic movement.

Sebastian Coe criticises International Olympic Committee election process

According to French media outlet La Lettre, medals "had to bear the brunt of the new products used", as new regulations banned a component of varnish previously employed. Sports

IOC to change defective medals from Paris Olympics 2024

Matter of solidarity: IOC says Olympic prize money offer unfair, favours elite athletes

IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr is being seen as a potential successor to IOC Chief Thomas Bach. Samaranch Jr was recently in New Delhi for the general assembly meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia and spoke to Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the major challenges of the Olympic movement.

IOC VP Samaranch Jr : Fairness cornerstone of Olympic movement

'Delivered a spectacular...,' former IOC executive on success of Paris Paralympics

Paris Olympics 2024: IBA gender tests on two boxers were flawed and illegitimate, says IOC

Paris Olympics | Every person has right to...: IOC defends Imane Khelif after Angela Carini's withdrawal

Headlines of the hour: - Biden: haniyeh killing not helpful for truce - Biden, Harris meet freed Americans - India's top court raps testing agency - Wayanad: Indian Army rescues four - Pakistan military's 'secret' social media plan - Turkey blocks access to Instagram - Intel cuts jobs amid AI struggles - IOC hits back after gender row erupts

Pakistan military's 'secret' social media plan | Wayanad: Indian Army rescues four

Paris Olympic Games 2024: India's contingent, flagbearer, medal hopeful athletes and all you need to know

IOC expects Paris Olympics 2024 to be spectacular in ever-divisive world, says Thomas Bach

Paris Olympics: IOC invites 39 Russian, Belarus athletes to compete as neutrals

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) unveiled its largest refugee Olympic team to date for the Paris 2024 games, with 36 athletes from 11 different countries. The athletes, from countries including Syria, Sudan, Iran and Afghanistan, will compete across 12 sports in Paris, the third time such a team has formed for the Summer Olympics. But reports of doping seems to affect the game's spirit.

The IOC unveils 36-athlete refugee team

IOC chief Bach backs AI to identify talented athletes ‘in every corner of the world’ as Paris Games looms

International Olympic Committee admits falling prey to Russian prank calls

World Boxing to seek IOC recognition to replace Russian-led IBA for 2028 Olympic Games

IOC bars Russia, Belarus athletes from Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Only 40 Russian athletes could feature at Paris Olympics, says IOC’s John Coates

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